Investing Insights with Tony Alexander

Each month, independent economist Tony Alexander surveys Kiwis to find out what they’re investing in and how they’re investing in it.

16 articles

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Investors are not deterred
Tony’s first survey of 2024 finds that despite ongoing concerns about interest rates, inflation, and geo-political instability, investors are planning to add to their portfolios.
Published date,28 February 2024
2 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Riding the ups and downs
Tony’s last survey of 2023 finds that investors may be feeling more settled post election, appetite for residential property may be on the rise, and more.
Published date,30 November 2023
2 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Shares go the distance
Tony’s survey for the third quarter of 2023 finds that investors are continuing to pull back from investing in property, while shares are still in favour.
Published date,30 August 2023
2 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Has inflation peaked?
Tony’s survey finds that the prospect of inflation coming down has investors willing to buy shares and consider savings accounts, while property takes a back seat.
Published date,31 May 2023
3 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Moving back into shares
Tony’s first survey of 2023 finds that investors are more optimistic about buying shares despite concerns about economic headwinds.
Published date,28 February 2023
2 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Sticking to a strategy
In November's survey, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that Kiwis seem content to tune out the noise and think long-term.
Published date,30 November 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Proceeding with caution
In October, Tony Alexander finds investors are taking a cautious approach amid widespread uncertainty, with more planning to park their money in savings.
Published date,1 November 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Homes are where the hearts are
In September’s report, Tony Alexander finds that interest in residential property exposure continues to grow, while investors ease up on share-buying plans.
Published date,29 September 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Is property making a comeback?
In August, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are stepping up their asset-buying plans, with residential property re-entering the mix.
Published date,31 August 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Down but not out
In July’s report, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are not discouraged by tough economic conditions, with most keen to keep investing.
Published date,28 July 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Investors are more cautious
In June's report, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that while pulling back, investors are reshuffling portfolios rather than selling.
Published date,30 June 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Resilience
During May 2022, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are focusing on building long-term wealth, in spite of a worsening global outlook.
Published date,31 May 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: A steady hand in uncertain times
In the fourth of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that despite challenges on all fronts, investors are sticking to their plan.
Published date,28 April 2022
3 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Looking beyond market volatility
In the third of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are holding steady despite challenges on all fronts.
Published date,31 March 2022
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Cautious optimism
In the second of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investor confidence continues to wane, but there are still bright spots.
Published date,28 February 2022
3 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Changing investment choices
In this new monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander gives you insight into how Kiwis are managing their personal wealth.
Published date,3 February 2022
3 min read
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Investing Insights with Tony Alexander

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Investors are not deterred

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Riding the ups and downs

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Shares go the distance

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Has inflation peaked?

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Moving back into shares

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Sticking to a strategy

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Proceeding with caution

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Homes are where the hearts are

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Is property making a comeback?

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Down but not out

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Investors are more cautious

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Resilience

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: A steady hand in uncertain times

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Looking beyond market volatility

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Cautious optimism

Investing Insights with Tony Alexander: Changing investment choices